reverse out
B1 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To go backwards in a car to get out of a parking spot or driveway.
Literal meaning: To go in reverse and come out of a place.
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
To drive a vehicle backwards out of a confined space such as a driveway, garage, or parking spot.
"She carefully reversed out of the narrow driveway without hitting the gate."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
formal
To withdraw from or undo a position, decision, or arrangement (figurative).
"The company decided to reverse out of the deal after reviewing the financial risks."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Most commonly used in British English for reversing a car out of a driveway, garage, or parking space. Less common in American English, where 'back out' is preferred.
Commonly used with
driveway garage parking space car park spot
Forms
Base
reverse out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
reverses out
he/she/it
Past simple
reversed out
yesterday
Past participle
reversed out
have + pp
-ing form
reversing out
continuous
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